Description
Intego Antivirus for Windows through 3.0.0.1 contains a link following vulnerability in its optimization module that allows local unprivileged users to delete arbitrary folders as SYSTEM. Attackers can replace a scanned duplicate file's directory with a junction to C:\Config.msi and abuse Windows Installer rollback to execute code as SYSTEM.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intego | Intego Antivirus | ≤ 3.0.0.1 | — |
References
- https://blog.quarkslab.com/milking-the-last-drop-of-intego-time-for-windows-to-get-its-lpe.html technical-description exploit
- https://www.intego.com/ product
- VulnCheck Advisory: Intego Antivirus through 3.0.0.1 Local Privilege Escalation via Optimization Module Junction third-party-advisory